The Italian Voice / Page 12 / July 12, 2012
It is always great to escape a heat wave by going to the movies, so on June 21st in the middle of the first heat wave of the summer myself and cousin Mario Togila attended the 12th Annual Visionfest Films Festival at Tribeca Cinema on Varick. . . [Read full version, Download print PDF]
Umberto E Film is a tribute from a loving son to his dad
Umberto E film is a tribute from a loving son to his dad.
by Patrick Rocchio
NY POST
Pelham Gardens filmmaker Anton Evangelista wanted to create a film tribute to remember his late father and to introduce him to future family members.
He accomplished it well with the film, “Umberto E,” which follows the life of Umberto Evangelista, who saw the film before he died in 2011… [for more download print PDF]
Saturday,
September 1st, 2012
7:30 pm (below the main church)
HOLY ROSARY CHURCH
1510 Adee Ave. (Eastchester & Gun Hill Roads)
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 379-4432
FREE EVENT
Friday,
September 7th, 2012
7:00 pm
WESTCHESTER ITALIAN CULTURAL CENTER
One Generoso Pope Place
Tuckahoe, New York 10707
914-771-8700
http://wiccny.org
$10 for members / $20 for non-members
Wednesday,
October 17th, 2012
1:00 pm
HUNTER COLLEGE
Lexington Avenue (68th St.)
Sponsored by the Dept. of Romance Languages & the Italian Club
(as part of Italian Cultural Month)
FREE EVENT
“UMBERTO E”
was selected as part of the upcoming
VISIONFEST FILM FESTIVAL
Tribeca Cinemas
Running from June 20th – 24th
54 Varick Street
New York, NY 10013
Screening time for UMBERTO E:
Thursday, June 21st
7:00 p.m.
More info to come
Come with your family and friends to enjoy a taste of Italy and the Italian culture. A variety of cars such as: FERRARI, LAMBORGHINI, MASERATI, ALFA ROMEO, etc., and motorcycles such as VESPAS will be on display for you to admire and enjoy, with “Made in Italy” products.
LECTURES – FILMS – ENTERTAINMENT – ITALIAN FOOD – SPECIALTY ITEMS
Including a Special Screening of Anton Evangelista’s film
“JOSIE & VINNY: A Sixty-Four Year Love Story”
4:00 p.m.
The story of Josie and Vinny Berretta, of how they met sixty-four years ago. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, as they recount their Italian-American love story in their own words.
Running time: 30 minutes
To see a trailer of the movie: https://comprehensivefilms.com/posterity-videos/
Westchester Community College
Classroom Building (Parking Lot 4)
75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY 10595
For information, please call (914)606-6790
FREE ADMISSION
The Italian Club of Westchester Community College, Events page.
(scroll toward bottom of page)
Synopsis:
“Back in the Bronx” magazine publisher Steve Samtur returns to the streets of his old neighborhood, reflecting on his childhood memories of growing up in and around Yankee Stadium.
Was screened as part of the
Bronx Week Film Festival
May 13, 2012
Umberto E
Please join us for our next screening of
“UMBERTO E”
SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 3:00PM
Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road
Davis Auditorium of the Gateway Center
Valhalla NY 10595
Event is FREE
“Umberto E.: An excellent filmic tribute of Anton to his ninety-year-old father that teaches to transform the abuses and hardships of his incredible story of eternal emigrant into forgiveness and love, always and everywhere.”
– ViTTORIO CAPOTORTO
Artistic Director
Teatromania Theatre Company
‘Thank you for allowing the museum to premiere “Umberto E”. Fantastic evening! You have created a truly moving film full ofemotions. I witnessed both tears and laughter in the audience as they connected with Umberto’s indomitable spirit”
– Cav. JOSEPH V. SCELSA, Ed.D.
Founder and President
Italian American Museum
“Powerful and beautiful film which depicts the pain associated with relinquishing childhood and adjustment to reality. What is so extraordinary about Umberto is that his familial deprivation has not prevented him from living a life of intentionality, empathy, and love transmitted through his strong faith”
– Dr. MARIA GRACE LORUSSO
John D. calandra Institute
“Through recounting the story of Umberto E, you show us all how to triumph over adversity and live in forgiveness . . . Highly recommended”
– FRANK INGRASCIOTTA
Writer/Performer of Off-Broadway play
“Blood Type: Ragu”
“The essence of the Italian Family was so beautifully expressed. The fortitude that
your Dad forged amidst such hardship was a true testimony to the Italian Character.
He is an amazing, humble human being of faith and integrity”
-ALBA MAZZA
Musician / Educator
“A beautifully crafted piece of work . . . your Dad truly embodies the ideal of the
RENAISSANCE MAN having an interest and capacity for the poetic, artistic, and mechanical, as well as fathering children with artistic and mathematical sensitivity and talent”
-RICC
Magkal Charm
